Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?

its written language has not yet been deciphered

The chief goal of the crusades was to

To recover the Holy Land from the Muslim Turks

What does it mean if an African society is matrilineal?

in a matrilineal society children trace their ancestors through the mothers

Why would merchants in Ghana trade a pound of gold for a pound of salt to merchants from the Sahara?

Natural resources are unevenly distributed which promotes trade

What does Islam mean in Arabic?

“submission to the will of Allah”

Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Indus Valley civilization had a centralized government

The cities had an organized pattern of streets

How did Justinian seek to continue the dominance of the Roman Empire during his reign?

He instituted legal reforms that codified Roman Law, He conquered parts of Europe that had been controlled by the Roman Empire

Which of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus Valley?

Cities were planned with plumbing & sewer systems

“Christian warriors, He who gave His life for you, demands yours in return to conquer Jerusalem as your fathers did" is

A statement to encourage people to join the Crusades

What created an intelligent governing class in China?

the civil service examination system

How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?

it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a dynasty

Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia?

River valleys provided rich soil to grow crops

What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?

he was the last and greatest of the prophets

What effects did the trade routes have on Africa?

It spread religion, language, and brought wealth to Africa

What was true of the Mongol Empire

The Mongol Empire was the largest unified land empire in history

How were feudalism and the manor system related?

Feudalism was a social order, manor was the economic system

Which would be the best example of cultural diffusion resulting from Ghana's trade relationship with the Middle East?

Islam quickly became the dominant religion in the empire

Which statement about the trip taken by Emperor Mansa Musa is accurate?

The trip extended beyond North African trade routes

What caused the split in Islam?

An argument over who should be allowed to be caliph

"In 1040 the Church forbid the nobles to make any attack on each other...on pain of excommunication" this illustrates

the power of the Church in medieval Europe

From which region did the Bantu-speaking peoples migrate south?

the region near the southern border of the Sahara

Why did the Muslim way of praying lead to advances in astronomy?

Muslims wanted to know the precise direction of Mecca

One important difference between the Nile River Valley and Mesopotamia was?

The Nile flooded at the same time every year, the others were unpredictable

The Rosetta Stone was

the key to translating hieroglyphics

Which of these is similarity between early Indus River Valley and early Chinese (Shang) civilizations?

Agriculture was an important part of the economy.

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1
Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?
there are few artifacts from the Indus Valley
it existed in a part of the world that has been ignored
it existed for only a few hundred years
its written language has not yet been deciphered
2
The BYZANTINE Emperor that organized Roman law into a code system
Urban
Justinian
Theodora
Constantine
3
The chief goal of the crusades was to
To recover the Holy Land from the Muslim Turks
To improve trade among Europe Asia, and Africa
Spread Christianity throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa
None of these
4
What does it mean if an African society is matrilineal?
in a matrilineal society females inherit the wealth of the family
in a matrilineal society children trace their ancestors through the mothers
in a matrilineal society women inherit land through their mothers
in a matrilineal society women have all of the authority
5
Why would merchants in Ghana trade a pound of gold for a pound of salt to merchants from the Sahara?
They had an overwhelming surplus of Gold
Natural resources are unevenly distributed which promotes trade
Natural resources are evenly distributed which promotes trade
The scarcity of resources drives up prices
6
What does Islam mean in Arabic?
“Muhammad is the messenger of Allah”
“submission to the will of Allah”
“one who has submitted”
“there is no god but Allah”
7
Fleas on rats bit humans. This was a ...
Effect of the Black Plague
None of these
Cause of the Black Plague
8
What caused the split in the Christian church?
The use of icons and authority
Wine at communion
The wording of the Bible
The role of Jesus in religion
9
During the Middle Ages, which group was generally responsible for the preservation of learning and ancient literature?
traders/businessmen
nobles/kings
doctors/lawyers
priests/monks
10
Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Indus Valley civilization had a centralized government
Houses were constructed with baked bricks.
The cities had an organized pattern of streets
The farms produced annual crop surpluses
Goods were imported from coastal cities
11
This civilization is similar to China in how its geography with natural boundaries impacted their society
Mesopotamia
Egypt
None of these
Indus River Valley
12
How did Justinian seek to continue the dominance of the Roman Empire during his reign?
He declared Constantinople the center of Roman Catholicism
He mandated that his subjects replace Greek traditions with Roman customs
He instituted legal reforms that codified Roman Law
He conquered parts of Europe that had been controlled by the Roman Empire
13
This civilization formed around the Nile River, worshiped their Pharaohs as gods and built pyramids
China
Egypt
Indus River Valler
Mesopotamia
14
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about
the cycle of history.
reincarnation.
the caste system.
perfect understanding.
15
Which of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus Valley?
Cities were planned with plumbing & sewer systems
Cities were laid down without thinking (jumbled streets)
Cities were destroyed by invaders
Constantly at war despite huge defensive structures
16
This was an "eye for an eye" system of laws in Mesopotamia
The Roman Codex of Laws
The Ten Commandments
The Book of the Dead
The Code of Hammurabi
17
“Christian warriors, He who gave His life for you, demands yours in return to conquer Jerusalem as your fathers did" is
A statement to encourage people to join the Crusades
A statement to encourage people to stop the advancement of the Huns
A statement to encourage people to force Russians to convert to Catholicism
A statement to encourage people to repel a Viking invasion
18
Who did Muslims consider the “people of the book”?
Only Muslims
Jews and Christians
the Greeks
Zoroastrians
19
The caste system emphasized
strict segregation
national unity
local community cooperation
racial equality
20
What created an intelligent governing class in China?
a highly refined court society that valued art
the inclusion of women in leadership roles
the civil service examination system
wise agricultural advisors
21
In Feudal Europe, a person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and service
Serf
King
Lord
Vassal
22
How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?
religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers
it allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a dynasty
the ruler received a direct mandate from heaven to resign
it led to long periods of war among familes
23
Animal bone used by ancient Chinese priests to communicate with the gods
dinosaur bones
oracle bone
diviniation bones
holy bones
24
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits
River valleys provided rich soil to grow crops
Access to the Atlantic Ocean helped trade
Large savanna areas provided protection
25
Pope Gregory VII and the German emperor Henry IV fought over the issue of
lay investiture of bishops
Papal appointment of bishops
rule of the Papal states
the Church’s collection of tithes
26
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
he was the last and greatest of the prophets
he was a combination of god and man
he was the first & only prophet of Allah
he was the only son of the one true God, Allah
27
Among people in the ancient world, which of these contributed to the distribution of goods and the spread of new ideas?
Religion
Trade between regions
Taming cattle
Building aqueducts
28
How did Genghis Khan expand his Empire?
through bribes
through trade
through conquest
through diplomacy
29
Confucianism encouraged a feeling of intense loyalty to the
Province
Family
Neighboring warlord
Nation
30
What is the name of the Russian ruler who had all of the citizens of Kiev babtized in the Dnieper River?
Vladimir
Yaroslav the Wise
Alexander Nevsky
Olga
31
What effects did the trade routes have on Africa?
It brought war, famine and plague to Africa
It created chaos and fighting between Africa and Europe over salt and gold
They had no effect on Africa
It spread religion, language, and brought wealth to Africa
32
What was true of the Mongol Empire
Mongols forced conquered people to convert to their religion
Mongols refused to adopt aspects of cultures they conquered
the Mongol Empire treated all conquered people humanely
The Mongol Empire was the largest unified land empire in history
33
How were feudalism and the manor system related?
Feudalism involved war, manor involved farming
Feudalism applied to lords, manor system involved serfs
Feudalism law was set by the king, laws of manor by Church
Feudalism was a social order, manor was the economic system
34
Which would be the best example of cultural diffusion resulting from Ghana's trade relationship with the Middle East?
Islam quickly became the dominant religion in the empire
Traders faced difficulties crossing the Sahara desert
Gold and salt were traded for textiles and cloth
Warfare resulted between Ghana and the Muslim kingdoms
35
Which statement about the trip taken by Emperor Mansa Musa is accurate?
Mansa Musa used the Mediterranean Sea to reach Mecca
Mansa Musa traveled to Fez on his way to Mecca
The trip extended beyond North African trade routes
The route primarily followed major rivers
36
What caused the split in Islam?
An argument over the hajj
An argument over who should be allowed to be caliph
An argument over how to expand Islam’s influence
An argument over what to do with the 2.5% every Muslim pays for charity
37
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
monotheistic religion
written language
ziggurat
compass
38
How did Sundiata help Mali rise to power?
creating a a new legal system
expanding trade with America
military conquest
religious freedom
39
"In 1040 the Church forbid the nobles to make any attack on each other...on pain of excommunication" this illustrates
the influence of the Benedictine Rule
the frequency of warfare in medieval Europe
the importance of the Christian calendar
the power of the Church in medieval Europe
40
This civilization formed around the Tigris and Euphrates, developed cuneiform, and bronze
China
Indus River Valley
Egypt
Mesopotamia
41
From which region did the Bantu-speaking peoples migrate south?
the region near the Mediterranean Sea
the region near the Red Sea
the region near the southern border of the Kalahari Desert
the region near the southern border of the Sahara
42
Why did the Muslim way of praying lead to advances in astronomy?
Muslims wanted to know the precise direction of Mecca
Muslims prayed facing the stars
the illumination of the stars symbolized the illumination of the divine
after the feast of Ramadan ended, Muslims prayed outdoors
43
One important difference between the Nile River Valley and Mesopotamia was?
The Nile flooded at the same time every year, the others were unpredictable
Nile was the center of religion, but Mesopotamians didnt practice any
The Nile did not produce as much fertile soil
The Nile is shorter than the Tigris and Euphrates
44
Both Ibn Battuta and Mansa Musa demonstrated their religious values by
making a pilgrimage to Mecca
meditating along the banks of the Ganges River
visiting the wailing wall in Jerusalem
converting Africans to Christianity
45
a belief in only one god
Polytheism
Heiroglyphics
Monotheism
Cuneiform
46
This civilization had a caste system, cities built on a grid system, and plumbing
Mesopotamia
Indus River Valley
China
Egypt
47
Cuneiform first emerged in Mesopotamia for what primary purpose?
document trade transactions
create written codes of law
record history
transcribe court cases
48
The Rosetta Stone was
the key to translating hieroglyphics
a symbol of the pharaoh's authority
the keystone in the Great Pyramid at Giza
an island in the Nile delta
49
This was developed by the Egyptians, this writing system used pictograms and phonetics
Heiroglyphics
Cuneiform
Polytheism
Monotheism
50
Which of these is similarity between early Indus River Valley and early Chinese (Shang) civilizations?
Agriculture was an important part of the economy.
Each declined due to a change in climate
Neither showed signs of great wealth
Thier daily lives were highly documented by scholars.
51
Which religion focuses on the four noble truths to get rid of suffering?
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
52
In Feudal society which of the following was true?
the serfs gave land to the lords in exchange for loyalty
the church had more power than the kings
the knights worked and farmed the land
kings held absolute power over their subjects
53
The rise, fall, and replacement of Dynasties is known as
Divine Right
Dynastic Cycle
Mandate of Heaven
Feudalism
54
the Church lost prestige as their prayers failed to stop the plague... This is a
Cause of the Black Plague
Effect of the Black Plague
None of these
55
Why was Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca important?
it showed off Mali’s military strength
it brought art to Mali
it showed off Mali’s wealth and power
it influenced the spread of Christianity
56
The kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai prospered primarily due to their
direct access to the Arabian Sea
control of gold and salt trade routes
abundance of diamonds
exchanges with Indian ports
57
This civilization was located around the yellow river, and worshiped ancestors
Indus River Valley
Egypt
China
Mesopotamia
58
What was the primary role of the griot in African societies?
Griots were like librarians charged with preserving the written history
Griots were charged with promoting a sense of community with literature
Griots were historians and entertainers who preserved rich oral traditions
a Griot’s main function was to entertain audiences with folk tales & myths
59
The Bubonic Plague of the 1300s originated in
Europe.
Asia.
America.
Africa.
60
Charlemagne was known as the Charles the great because he
defeated the Vikings, Muslims, and Magyars, and created a lasting dynasty
challenged the authority of the Pope, and made reforms for the peasants
created an organized empire, spread Christianity, and created schools
reconquered all of the former Roman Empire, and brought Latin back
61
A type of government run by a religious authority
Theocracy
Monarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
62
a belief in multiple gods
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Monotheism
Polytheism
63
Why was Moscow considered the "third Rome"?
Educated people in Moscow spoke Latin
Like Rome Moscow was located near trade routes
The Russians called their leaders tsars, the Russian word for Caesar
Moscow was the center of expanding political power
64
Warrior nomads who migrated to a region along the Indus River originally inhabited by the Harappans were the
Chinese.
Aryans.
Japanese.
Bohemians.
65
Under Mongol rule, which of the following happened to Moscow?
Moscow became the capital of the Mongols
Moscow was destroyed
Moscow gradually deteriorated
Moscow grew in wealth and power
66
In Hammurabi's Code punishments differ by status. This demonstrates that
Violence must always be punished with violence
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
All men are equal under the law
Fines are preferable to physical punishment
67
Which group was most responsible for the spread of the bubonic plague to Europe
Traders
None of these
French Soldiers
Crusaders
68
Which of the following was a cause of the development of feudalism?
the church mandated it to happen
it was a tradition started by Charlemagne
the peasants requested it
kings needed help to defend their country
69
Serfs left their manors in search of better wages this was a
Cause of the Black Plague
None of these
Effect of the Black Plague
70
Which are characteristics of monotheism in the ancient Hebrew civilization?
God is considered to be eternal and omnipotent.
God promises to protect his followers if they enter into a covenant.
One god is the creator.
Different gods are better suited for society.
71
Which of the following is NOT one of the three holy cities for Islam?
Jerusalem
Mecca
Medina
Rome
72
Many Knights and Vassals joined the call to fight in the crusades primarily because
They were seeking land and wealth
None of these
The promise of heaven from the Pope
They wanted to unite the Christian Church
73
Which member of the feudal system was MOST tied to the land?
Serf
Farmer
Blacksmith
King
74
What was a major advantage of the Chinese system of writing?
people all over China could read it
it developed from pictographs
all readers needed to know was a small number of pictographs
the Chinese language changed very little since 200 BC
75
The purpose of the Great Wall of China was to
divide the empire into rival states
prevent foreign invasion
show the greatness of the emperor
prevent immigration
76
What effect did monsoons have on Indus Valley architecture?
cities were built on elevated platforms
cities were laid out in grid patterns
cities had underground sewage systems to carry waste out of the city
cities had streets that were 30 feet wide
77
The BYZANTINE Empress that helped her husband rule
Urban
Constantine
Justinian
Theodora
78
Which institution served as the primary unifying force in medieval western Europe?
Church
Monarchy
Legislature
Military
79
In order to solve the problem of not having any natural barriers the Sumerians
traded excess crops to gain weaponry
built city walls with mud bricks
hired a mercenary army to protect them
dug irrigation ditches
80
The Sumerians built pyramid shaped temples in each city-state dedicated to the gods and goddesses that were known as
palaces
Shrines
ziggurats
Towers
81
This is what the duties of all Muslims are called.
Five Pillars
Hijrah
Shari'a
Hajj
82
How are Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt alike?
Both societies developed complex systems of writing.
Both societies were based on Christian principles of religion.
Both societies had the same basic social hierarchy.
Both societies are located in river valleys which gave them surplus food.
83
The caste system in India was used for what purpose?
to draft a military capable of defending India from Mongols
to prevent the rich from taking too much power
to ensure that all people had an adequate income
to provide social control and conformity according to birth
84
The Islamic empire has the geographic benefit of
abundant fertile soil to grow crops
deserts which kept Arabs from uniting
being at the trade crossroads of Africa, Europe, and Asia
protection on all sides by mountains
85
What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society?
economic equality for all
protection of individual rights
an exchange of land for services
a representative government
86
How did the Bantu migration impact the development of African society?
they spread their farming and iron working techniques
they pushed out the native people
they spread Animism and Islam
they conquered all of Africa
87
The appointment of religious officials by kings or nobles
Simony
Indulgences
Heresy
Lay Investiture
88
The world’s first form of writing made by the Sumerians
Polytheism
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Monotheism
89
Revival of trade, decline of feudalism, revival of interest in learning, & cultural interaction with the Middle East are
effects of the barter system
impacts of the Crusades
associated with the rise of Charlemagne
associated with the growth of the Maya Empire

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